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- nounparasite (noun) · parasites (plural noun)
- an organism that lives in or on an organism of another species (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other's expense:"the parasite attaches itself to the mouths of fishes" · "an intestinal parasite of cattle"
- derogatorya person who habitually relies on or exploits others and gives nothing in return:"he was a parasite who lived off other people"
Originmid 16th century: via Latin from Greek parasitos ‘(person) eating at another's table’, from para- ‘alongside’ + sitos ‘food’.
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What are Parasites and Their Types?
An organism that lives on or in another organism and gets its food from or at the expense of the host. 1 6 7 8
Parasite definition and examples✕Parasite definition and examplesOrganizing and summarizing search results for youThere are three main types of parasites that can infect humans:
- Protozoa: microscopic, one-celled organisms that can multiply in humans and cause infections of the intestines, blood, or tissues. 2 4 6
- Helminths: large, multicellular worms that usually live in the gastrointestinal tract of their hosts. 2 4 5 6
- Ectoparasites: organisms that live on the skin or hair of their hosts. 2 4 6